The Global Search for Education:  Where in the Virtual World Is Alice?
Jun15

The Global Search for Education: Where in the Virtual World Is Alice?

“When breaking away from the strict confines of print, words become dynamic, they gain an energy of their own. They go upstairs and down, around corners, underwater. They express themselves, they show what they are about.”  — Ian Harper Welcome to digital story-telling. Imagine a story that transports you to every corner of the world – a virtual journey that you help create because it is not just the author’s tale...

Read More
The Global Search for Education – How is China Shaping the Future of AI?
Jun06

The Global Search for Education – How is China Shaping the Future of AI?

“In January 2018, advocates for data privacy celebrated when the Chinese government released a new national standard on the protection of personal information, which contains more comprehensive and onerous requirements than even the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, per analysis by some experts.” — Jeff Ding In the decades ahead, the countries that dominate AI in any domain could influence how our world is...

Read More
The Global Search for Education:  Top Teachers Talk Top Tech to Try
Dec28

The Global Search for Education: Top Teachers Talk Top Tech to Try

During the past year, we’ve discussed and debated the pros and cons of using technology in the learning journey. Whether we like it or not, kids are growing up in a technological environment, and knowing how to make the best use of good tech is a critical part of preparing them for their future lives. Important 21st century skills such as problem solving, communication and creativity can also be improved with the use of great tech. So...

Read More
The Global Search for Education: Meet the Minister: From Ontario – Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter
Aug06

The Global Search for Education: Meet the Minister: From Ontario – Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter

“It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes collaboration and a diversity of ideas to build a stronger education system for our next generation of leaders.” — Mitzie Hunter I am pleased to interview for The Global Search for Education, the Honourable Mitzie Hunter, MPP and Minister of Education for the province of Ontario, Canada. Before the interview, I would like to share a brief background on the education system in Ontario....

Read More
The Global Search for Education: Is Edmodo Disrupting the Education Conference?
Jul31

The Global Search for Education: Is Edmodo Disrupting the Education Conference?

Once upon a time, we thought the only place to meet authors was in bookstores and the only way to network with movie industry people was at film festivals. But look at the disruptive innovations we’ve witnessed, thanks to technology, since the 90’s. There are new platforms and vehicles allowing vast audiences to participate and collaborate regarding any topic and from anywhere in the world. On August 1st, Sal Khan of Khan Academy,...

Read More